Cuba pounds China to advance in Classic

By Jason Coskrey / Special to MLB.com

Jose Abreu led an offensive onslaught and righty Danny Betancourt spun a gem as Cuba took advantage of an inexperienced Chinese team during a 12-0 rout that was stopped in the seventh inning because of the mercy rule on Monday in Japan. With the victory, the Cubans will advance to the second round in Pool A. More »